Eat That Frog! 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time

EAT THAT FROG!
1. Determine the three most important tasks that you do in your work.
Ask yourself, “If I could do only one thing all day long, which one
task would contribute the greatest value to my career?” Do this
exercise two more times. Once you have identified your “big three,”
concentrate on them single-mindedly all day long.
2. Identify your three most important goals in each area of your life.
Organize them by priority. Make plans for their accomplishment, and
work on your plans every single day. You will be amazed at what you
achieve in the months and years ahead.

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9 Prepare Thoroughly Before You
Begin
No matter what the level of your ability, you have more
potential than you can ever develop in a lifetime.
JAMES T. MCCAY
One of the best ways for you to overcome procrastination and get more
things done faster is to have everything you need at hand before you begin.
When you are fully prepared, you are like a cocked gun or an archer with an
arrow pulled back taut in the bow. You will be amazed at what you achieve
in the months and years ahead. You just need one small mental push to get
started on your highest-value tasks.
This is like getting everything ready to prepare a complete meal. You set
all the ingredients out on the counter in front of you and then begin putting
the meal together, one step at a time.
Begin by clearing off your desk or workspace so that you have only one
task in front of you. If necessary, put everything else on the floor or on a
table behind you.
Gather all the information, reports, details, papers, and work materials
that you will require to complete the job. Have them at hand so you can
reach them without getting up or moving around. Be sure that you have all
the writing materials, log-in information, access codes, e-mail addresses,
and everything else you need to start working and continue working until
the job is done.
Set up your work area so that it is comfortable, attractive, and conducive
to working for long periods. Especially, make sure that you have a

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comfortable chair that supports your back and allows your feet to rest flat
on the floor.